SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea pungens 'Avatar'

 

COMMON NAME: Avatar Blue Spruce

 

GARDEN SIZE: 20.0 ft. tall x 15.0 ft. wide

 

GROWTH RATE: Fast (up to 12-15" per year under ideal conditions)

 

USDA ZONE: 2-7

 

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Partial Sun

 

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

 

HABIT (FORM): Broad Upright, layered branch pattern

 

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; blue

 

FLOWERS: n/a

 

FRUIT: n/a

 

PLANT ORIGIN: the Rocky Mountains of the United States

 

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

 

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

 

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

 

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

 

USES: Useful for screening or as a focal point in larger landscapes.